Just returned from a
British Isles Cruise where I was a speaker for CU Conferences. What a
wonderful experience. My thanks to our host for making it possible.

This Month's Featured Programs:

Finding the Balance of Life

-Looking at your life from an holistic view
-Prioritizing your goals in all major areas
-Identifying the areas needing focus
-Goal setting for a balanced life

Lynn designs programs specific to her client’s needs. She has developed 300 modules over her last 15 years as a training consultant. Modules can be combined or added to any program to create the ideal session for your company.

Feature Article

Minimize Your Stress Through Healthy Living

The better you take care of yourself the better you are prepared for the stresses of life. Follow these suggestions and give yourself a fighting chance. We all know stress is a part of life so the better equipped we are to deal with the little ups and downs we encounter on a regular basis, the better we perform.

• Eat breakfast. Everyone knows this but it is worth a reminder. Eating breakfast starts your metabolism and delivers sustained energy levels. It can help prevent cravings from occurring as well. Having some protein in the morning is always recommended.

• Put whole foods front and center. Eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, whole grains and dairy is the surest way to consume a wide variety of the important nutrients that your body needs. These are the foods that make up a balanced diet and provide you a basis of good health.

• Eat healthy fats! Unsaturated fats such as those found in olive oil, avocados, nuts and seeds can actually help to reduce your cholesterol level and decrease your risk of heart disease and stroke. You want to include these healthy fats in your meals and have them as often as possible.

• Keep your portions in check. This is simply a good habit to get in and stay in.

• Drink lots of water and stay hydrated.

• Take advantage of short periods of time when you can exercise throughout the day. Take the stairs versus an elevator. Get up and move around. Stretch whenever possible and avoid just sitting in a chair for long periods of time.

• Sleep soundly. Make sure you get at least 7 hours of uninterrupted sleep per night. Sleep is critical when fighting off stress.

• Make sure your house is well stocked with healthy foods. Purge your pantry of snacks such as high fat potato chips and cookies that are easy to grab and bad for you. Instead choose nuts, fruits and high fiber snacks that are good for you.

• Take time for relaxation and clearing your mind. 20 minutes in the morning before you start your day is an ideal amount of time and make sure you have another 20 minutes at the end of the day to recap and settle before going to bed.

• Laughter is a wonderful medicine. Look for opportunities where you can laugh and let the stress float away.

• Treat yourself to a massage regularly. While this may seem decadent, a massage is a great way to ward off muscle tension.

• Brain storm problems with a mentor so you are not taking them on by yourself. Incorporate the sundown rule too where you don’t take your problems home.

• Make big projects into small ones so they seem less daunting. Do a little each day and before you know it a big task is done.

• Be sure to celebrate your successes!!

Lynn Giuliani

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In This Issue

Quote for Today

“So keep your head high, keep your chin up, and most importantly, keep smiling, because life’s a beautiful thing and there’s so much to smile about. ”

―Marilyn Monroe

Action for Today

Take time each day for yourself! A healthier you makes for a better leader, mentor and friend.

Book of the Month

Leadership on the Line

by Ronals Heifetz

To lead is to live dangerously.

It's romantic and exciting to think of leadership as all inspiration, decisive action, and rich rewards, but leading requires taking risks that can jeopardize your career and your personal life. It requires putting yourself on the line, disturbing the status quo, and surfacing hidden conflict. And when people resist and push back, there's a strong temptation to play it safe. Those who choose to lead plunge in, take the risks, and sometimes get burned.

But it doesn't have to be that way say renowned leadership authorities Ronald Heifetz and Marty Linsky.

In Leadership on the Line, they show how it's possible to make a difference without getting "taken out" or pushed aside.

They present everyday tools that give equal weight to the dangerous work of leading change and the critical importance of personal survival. Through vivid stories from all walks of life, the authors present straightforward strategies for navigating the perilous straits of leadership. Whether parent or politician, CEO or community activist, this practical book shows how you can exercise leadership and survive and thrive to enjoy the fruits of your labor.